How to travel from Coquimbo to Viña del Mar, Chile

The distance between Coquimbo and Viña del Mar is around 412km (256 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 45m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Coquimbo to Viña del Mar by bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Viña del MarCoquimbo if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Bus

Fly from La Serena (LSC) to Santiago (SCL) then take the bus to Viña del Mar.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Flight time54min
  • Typical cost
    $120($120)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus via La Calera

Take the bus to La Calera and then to Viña del Mar.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    $13($13)
Operated by

Pullman Bus

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Drive

Drive to Viña del Mar.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Distance412km (256 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Coquimbo and Viña del Mar

There are several options for getting from Coquimbo to Viña del Mar by bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around $13 and will take around 4h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately $120.

The distance between Coquimbo and Viña del Mar is around 412km (256 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 342km (213 miles)

It takes around 5h 15m to get from Coquimbo and Viña del Mar by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Coquimbo to Viña del Mar is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx $120.

The cheapest way to travel between Coquimbo and Viña del Mar, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around $13 for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Coquimbo and Viña del Mar. We recommend that you fly from La Serena (LSC) to Santiago (SCL) then take the bus to Viña del Mar. instead which will take 3h 45m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Coquimbo and Viña del Mar. It typically takes around 5h 15m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Coquimbo and Viña del Mar with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 5h 15m.

Buses Romani, Condor Bus, Pullman Bus and Turbus run regular bus services between Coquimbo and Viña del Mar. Buses run twice daily and take around 5h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Coquimbo to Viña del Mar. We recommend that you fly from La Serena (LSC) to Santiago (SCL) then take the bus to Viña del Mar. instead which will take 3h 45m.

The closest major airport to Viña del Mar is Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) (SCL) which is approximately 82km (51 miles) from Viña del Mar. La Florida Airport (LSC) (LSC) and Carriel Sur International Airport (CCP) (CCP) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Coquimbo and Viña del Mar. The distance is around 412km (256 miles) by road and it will take around 4hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Coquimbo to Viña del Mar is to take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 15m and will usually cost around $21.

How do I get from Coquimbo to Viña del Mar

Compare travel optionsbetween Coquimbo and Viña del Mar

Transport options from Coquimbo to Viña del Mar
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus
3h 45m
$120($120)
hourly534km (332 miles)
Bus via La Calera + 2 similar
4h 35m
$13($13)
once daily413km (257 miles)
Bus5h 15m
$21($21)
every 20 mins412km (256 miles)
Bus to Viña del Mar8h 15m
$16($16)
once daily440km (274 miles)
Drive
4hrs
$43($43)
on demand412km (256 miles)

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Airports near Viña del Mar

The following major airports near Viña del Mar offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Chile and internationally.

SCL
Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL)
International Airport
Distance
82km (51 miles) from Viña del Mar
LSC
La Florida Airport (LSC)
Domestic Airport
Distance
347km (216 miles) from Viña del Mar
CCP
Carriel Sur International Airport (CCP)
International Airport
Distance
439km (273 miles) from Viña del Mar